Learn more about the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator news here with up-to-date information on the platforms, the new and upgraded aircraft types, more detailed flight decks, airports, landscapes and other game functionality.
London City Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Scenery developer, UK2000 has released EGLC London City 2023 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator May Development Update
In the latest Development Update, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team provided us with an update on upcoming projects for the platform over the coming months.
London City Airport v2 incoming
Orbx has been working on a significant upgrade to EGLC London City Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Philadelphia for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Developed by MK-Studios, the package for Microsoft Flight Simulator is a high-fidelity rendition of Philadelphia Airport built from the ground up.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIII: Oceania released
The latest World Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator covers the vast region of Oceania and Antarctica.
Expert Series I: ATR 42-600 / 72-600 ready for take-off
Microsoft Flight Simulator Team has released the first aircraft in a brand-new series of highly authentic and accurate aircraft called ‘Expert Series’.
Hamilton Island Airport for MSFS out now
AUscene has announced Hamilton Island for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Blackwing for Microsoft Flight Simulator ready for take-off
The aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator is based on real-world CAD drawings provided by the actual aircraft manufacturer, Blackwing Sweden.
Indianapolis Executive for MSFS released
Scenery developer, UK2000 has released Indianapolis Executive Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Exploring London Heathrow
This time, we fly to London Heathrow Airport and take a closer look at iniScene’s rendition of the primary gateway to the UK.
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Flight Simulator
The much-anticipated 2020 return of Microsoft’s flight simulator brings a wide range of aircraft from light planes to wide-body airliners.
The most famous flight simulator in the world, Microsoft Flight Simulator’s origins go back to the beginnings of home computing. During the decades that have seen numerous versions of the game, with the eleventh version released in 2020, it has always been at the forefront of computer graphics. The cutting-edge graphics combined with the attention to detail for the controls of its many aircraft makes it one of the most realistic simulators on the market.
Microsoft had a break away from flight simulation between 2012 and 2020. In 2012 Microsoft Flight, a simplified version of Microsoft Flight Simulator was cancelled five months after its launch. This version came six years after the successful 2006 Microsoft Flight Simulator X; the last new full version of the title. While Microsoft Flight Simulator X was repackaged with expansion packs in 2014 for Valve’s Steam digital distribution service, it was in 2019, at the E3 show in Los Angeles, that Microsoft unveiled its plans for the 2020 version.
The 2020 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator introduces ultra-high-definition 4K graphics and as a result, it features highly detailed and stunning aircraft in a realistic world, where players can fly in challenging weather conditions anywhere on the planet; a virtual environment based on actual aerial imagery of Earth and data from satellites. This impressive attention to detail recreates the real-world in stunning detail making the virtual environment more enjoyable for its users.
If you’re looking for updates on other flight simulator platforms, why not take a look at our dedicated page for X-Plane, where you’ll find the latest updates, news and reviews from great flight sims.
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